Part-Time Bus Driver

Mercy Street • Dallas, TX

7d • $20 - $22

About The Position

Mercy Street’s part-time bus/shuttle driver safely transports students between school campuses and Mercy Street facilities. The driver ensures passenger safety, maintains appropriate student behavior, supervises boarding and exiting, and performs daily vehicle inspections. Hours fluctuate according to programming needs, in-school and out-of-school seasons, and special-event schedules. Compensation is $20–$22 per hour, based on experience.

Mercy Street describes this position first and foremost as a Minister of the Gospel. The role supports the organization’s religious mission by modeling Christian faith, sharing and explaining the Gospel and Mercy Street’s beliefs, discipling and counseling students and families in a manner consistent with the Bible, and contributing to staff and student spiritual growth through activities such as chapel, Bible studies, or group mentoring when requested.

The position also involves completing route and student-count records, reporting delays, disciplinary issues, and maintenance needs to supervisors, attending staff meetings and functions, serving on appropriate committees, and carrying out other assigned duties. The driver must have a clean driving record and a valid Texas driver’s license; a Texas CDL is required to transport more than 15 passengers. Applicants must be at least 21 and able to pass background, reference, DOT drug/alcohol, and physical checks.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with children and adults.
• Commitment to Mercy Street’s cause, statement of faith, and mission.
• Ability to pass criminal background and reference checks, a U.S. Department of Transportation drug/alcohol test, and a physical examination.
• Valid Texas driver’s license, clean driving record, and excellent driving skills.
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to transport more than 15 passengers at a time.
• Commitment to safe driving practices and awareness of traffic regulations.
• Ability to interact positively and helpfully with people from diverse backgrounds and ages.
• Organizational skills to manage schedules, routes, vehicle upkeep, and documentation, including safety inspections and transportation rosters.
• Ability to lift and carry items and load and unload vehicles as needed.
• Ability to sit, reach, and perform fine manipulation; keen near and far vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Willingness and ability to explain the Gospel and Mercy Street’s Statement of Faith, counsel, shepherd, and disciple students and families in a manner consistent with the Bible, and contribute to Christian activities when called upon.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a bus, shuttle bus, van, or other multi-passenger vehicle on designated routes between school campuses and Mercy Street facilities.
• Ensure passenger safety and acceptable behavior, including supervising boarding and exiting procedures.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections covering mechanical safety, fuel levels, and cleanliness.
• Follow traffic laws and Mercy Street policies, and manage emergency situations safely when required.
• Complete daily records, including student counts and route documentation.
• Report delays, student disciplinary issues, and vehicle maintenance needs to supervisors according to Mercy Street policy.
• Support Mercy Street’s religious mission by modeling Christian faith and, as requested or called upon, sharing and explaining the Gospel and the organization’s beliefs, counseling and discipling students and families, and contributing to Christian activities and spiritual growth.
• Attend staff meetings and other staff functions, serve on appropriate committees, strengthen teamwork and collaboration, and complete assigned tasks, projects, or roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed